Proverbs 12:1-28 NIrV

[1] Anyone who loves correction loves knowledge. Anyone who hates to be corrected is stupid. [2] The LORD blesses anyone who does good. But he judges anyone who plans to do evil. [3] No one can become strong and steady by doing evil. But if people do what is right, they can’t be removed from the land. [4] An excellent woman is her husband’s crown. But a wife who brings shame is like sickness in his bones. [5] The plans of godly people are right. But the advice of sinners will lead you the wrong way. [6] The words of those who are evil hide and wait to spill people’s blood. But the speech of those who are honest saves them from traps like that. [7] Sinners are destroyed and taken away. But the houses of godly people stand firm. [8] A person is praised for how wise they are. But people hate anyone who has a twisted mind. [9] Being nobody and having a servant is better than pretending to be somebody and having no food. [10] Those who do what is right take good care of their animals. But the kindest acts of those who do wrong are mean. [11] Those who farm their land will have plenty of food. But those who chase dreams have no sense. [12] Those who do what is wrong are safe for just a while. But those who do what is right last forever. [13] Those who do evil are trapped by their sinful talk. But those who have done no wrong escape trouble. [14] Many good things come from what people say. And the work of their hands rewards them. [15] The way of foolish people seems right to them. But those who are wise listen to advice. [16] Foolish people are easily upset. But wise people pay no attention to hurtful words. [17] An honest witness tells the truth. But a dishonest witness tells lies. [18] The words of thoughtless people cut like swords. But the tongue of wise people brings healing. [19] Truthful words last forever. But lies last for only a moment. [20] There are lies in the hearts of those who plan evil. But there is joy for those who work to bring peace. [21] No harm comes to godly people. But sinners have all the trouble they can handle. [22] The LORD hates those whose lips tell lies. But he is pleased with people who tell the truth. [23] Wise people keep their knowledge to themselves. But the hearts of foolish people shout foolish things. [24] Hands that work hard will rule. But people who are lazy will be forced to work. [25] Worry makes the heart heavy. But a kind word cheers it up. [26] Godly people are careful about the friends they choose. But the way of sinners leads them down the wrong path. [27] Lazy people do not even cook what they catch. But those who work hard eat their fill of what is hunted. [28] There is life in doing what is right. Along that path you will never die.